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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
ICAR-CCARI,Goa, organized Special National Swachhta Campaign on “Waste to Wealth”
Goa: 12 October, 2021
A Special National Swachhta Campaign was organized by ICAR-Central Coastal Research Institute , Goa,on 12th October, 2021 at R. C. Pai Raikar School of Agriculture, Savoi-verem to sensitize diploma students and farmers regarding decomposition of agriculture waste and vermicomposting. The theme of the campaign was “Waste to Wealth”. Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director,ICAR – CCARI, Goa, Chief Guest of the program, in his address highlighted the importance of cleanliness in day-to-day life and how a small step can lead to make society ultimately the country clean. He also informed about the AGNI-Agri Business Incubator project of ICAR-CCARI to provide support to startups for initial six months to start their business. Mrs. Rupa Naik, Deputy Sarpanch, Savoi-verem opined that it is difficult to conceptualize waste, as every waste if reused properly will turn into wealth. Shri Pradeep Lotlikar, Executive Member of Education Society, highlighted the role of youngsters in spreading awareness about swachhta.Shri Shrirang Jambhale, Principal, R. C. Pai Raikar School of Agriculture, in his address thanked ICAR – CCARI, Goa, for their support in agricultural technologies and explained various activities of the school. Shri HRC Prabhu, Head, KVK, North Goa, emphasized the importance of conducting the program and gave a brief introduction of the Special National Swachhta Campaign. Shri Shashi Vishwakarma, Tech. Officer ,KVK, North Goa delivered a lecture on vermicomposting during a technical session. The videos and presentations provided by council was shown to the participants. Extension material provided for this campaign was also distributed to the participants. In addition to this ICAR – CCARI, Goa,distributed vermicomposting bags and dustbinto school. Mrs. Sunetra Talaulikar, SMS ,KVK, North Goa proposed vote of thanks. Mr. Rahul Kulkarni ACTO,KVK, North Goa and Mr. Vishwajeet Prajapati,KVK, North Goa helped in recording and documentation of the program. The program was moderated by Dr. Monica Singh, SMS , KVK, North Goa. The programme was attended by 80 participants.
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Ministry of Defence
35th Infantry Commanders Conference
35th Infantry Commanders’ Conference commenced on 26 November 2019 at the Infantry School, Mhow. The conference is a biennial event aimed at taking a holistic review of operational, training and management aspects of the Infantry which are crucial to retaining, maintaining and enhancing its role.
The conference is being presided over by Chief of the Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat and is being attended by a cross section of Infantry officers including formation commanders and commanding officers. The deliberation will continue over three days, with the Chief of the Army Staff in attendance.
The conference will provide an appropriate platform for eminent speakers and professionals to share their thoughts and also give an opportunity to introspect in a frank and forthright manner, the matters related to Infantry in a fresh prospective. The deliberation during this conference will throw up innovative thoughts to ensure that Infantry contributes effectively in dealing with the emerging challenges of nation’s security.
Col Aman Anand
PRO 
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Shri Apurva Chandra unveils “People’s G20”, an eBook on India’s G20 Presidency
Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting today unveiled “People’s G20”, an eBook on India’s G20 Presidency in New Delhi. The book was released in the presence of Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau Shri Manish Desai and other senior Officers of Ministry of I&B and PIB.
The book presents a complete journey of India’s G20 Presidency. The book consists of three parts, the first part dealing with the monumental G20 Summit that was held between September 9-10, 2023 in New Delhi. The book encapsulates the structure and working of G20 and elaborates on the initiatives that have been taken under India’s Presidency of the grouping.
The second part provides a summary of the meetings of various Working Groups under the Sherpa and Finance Track along with the meetings of the Engagement Groups that have been held across the country over the last year since India took over as the Chair.
The last part of the eBook presents a photo essay of the Jan-Bhagidari events that were held across the country in the past year transforming India’s G20 Presidency into a people-powered movement.
The book is accessible at the following URL:
https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/People_g20_flipbook/index.html
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture implements financial assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas
Ministry of Culture implements a financial grant scheme known as Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas for the purpose of promoting, protecting and preserving the cultural heritage of Himalayan region spreading in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Territory of Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh through research, documentation, dissemination, etc.. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the Voluntary Organizations including Colleges and Universities for study and research on cultural heritage, Preservation of old manuscripts, literature, art & crafts and documentation of cultural activities/ events like music & dance, dissemination through audio-visual programmes of art and culture and training in traditional and folk art. The quantum of funding is Rs.10.00 lakhs per year for an organization. The Expert Advisory Committee  on the scheme is empowered to recommend the amount beyond the maximum limit but not exceeding Rs.30.00 lakhs from this scheme.
The number of proposals received from the Himalayan States during the last three years under the Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas are given as under:
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Year
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No. of Proposals received
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2018-19
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130
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2019-20
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131
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2020-21
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156
The Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas is a financial grant Scheme administered by the Ministry of Culture specifically for preservation and development of Cultural heritage of the Himalayan States/Union Territories including Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Territory of Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. The said scheme is a Central Sector Scheme and no funds are released directly to the State Governments. However, the details of State-wise funds released to the Non-Governmental Organizations under the scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas has increased to 4,73,47,640/- in 2021-2022 as compared to 2020-2021 which is 3,36,00,000/- .
This information was given by Minister for Culture, tourism and development of north eastern region Shri G.Kishan Reddy in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India on a steady trajectory of continuously declining Active Cases
Active caseload below 9 lakh for the first time after a month
New Recoveries exceed the new Confirmed Cases for the 3rd consecutive week
India continues to report a trend of steadily dipping active cases. After a month, for the first time, active cases fall below the 9 lakh mark. India registered 8.93 lakh active cases today after registering 8.97 lakh on 9th September.
Presently the active cases stand at 8,93,592 and comprise merely 12.94% of the total positive cases of the country demonstrating a steady falling percentage of the total cases.
The declining trend of the percentage active cases is commensurately supported by rising percentage of recovered cases. The total recovered cases stand at 59,06,069. The gap between Recovered cases and Active cases has crossed 50 lakh .
With increasing number of recoveries, this gap is continuously widening.
Higher number of recoveries has aided the national Recovery Rate to further improve to 85.52%. 78,365 have recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours whereas the new confirmed cases stand at 70,496.
New Recoveries in India have exceeded the New Cases for three continuous weeks, unabated. The new cases during these three weeks have displayed a steady trend of decline.
This is the result of collaborative action by States/UTs under the Centre's strategy of comprehensive testing, tracking, quick hospitalization and adherence to the Standard Treatment Protocol which has ensured a standardised quality of medical care across the public and private hospitals and for the home isolation cases.
75% of the new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 States/UTs viz. Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh.
Maharashtra alone has contributed the maximum with more than 15,000 single day recovery.
70,496 new confirmed cases were recorded in last 24 hours.
78% of the new cases are from reported 10 States and UTs.
Maharashtra continues to be the State reporting a very high number of new cases with more than 13,000 cases followed by Karnataka with more than 10,000 cases.
964 case fatalities have been reported in the past 24 hours.
Of these, nearly 82% are concentrated in ten States/UT.
More than 37% of new fatalities reported are from Maharashtra .
Entertainment Parks and similar places are frequented by a large number of people for leisure and entertainment. To prevent spread of COVID-19 infection, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued SOP on preventive measures to be followed in Entertainment Parks and similar places. This can be accessed at:
https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/SOPonpreventivemeasurestobefollowedinEntertainmentParksandsimilarplacestocontainspreadofCOVID19.pdf
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Projects sanctioned under NESIDS
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region has sanctioned a total of 145 projects worth Rs.3392.99 crore for the North Eastern Region
Under North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme , the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region has sanctioned a total of 145 projects worth Rs.3392.99 crore for the North Eastern Region to fill gaps in certain sectors, since its inception in 2017-18. The State-wise details of the projects are at Annexure.
The Ministry has taken a number of initiatives to ensure completion of the ongoing projects. Release of funds for the projects is linked to physical and financial progress of the work. Ministry releases funds under its schemes through Public Finance Management System  to ensure ‘just in time’ release. Further, State Governments of NER have also been instructed to implement Expenditure-Advance-Transfer  modules of PFMS for tracking of funds released under the schemes. In addition, Ministry conducts regular review meetings with State Governments at senior level and undertakes field visits for monitoring the progress. Ministry has designated Nodal Officers and Chief Nodal Officers for each NER State for better coordination with State Governments and to facilitate execution and follow up of the projects in respective States.
All the North Eastern States are eligible for sanction of projects to the extent of their normative allocations as applicable under NESIDS.
Annexure
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State-wise details of Projects sanctioned under NESIDS since its inception
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S No.
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State
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No of projects
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Amount 
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1
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Arunachal Pradesh
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29
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623.87
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2
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Assam
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33
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880.82
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3
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Manipur
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18
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341.32
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4
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Meghalaya
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12
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340.50
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5
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Mizoram
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17
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345.38
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6
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Nagaland
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17
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333.62
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7
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Sikkim
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8
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214.51
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8
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Tripura
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11
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312.97
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Total:
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145
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3392.99
This information was given by Union Minister for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
Railway Freight records highest loading in 2020 and marks 9% increase in November compared to same period last year
Freight figures continue to maintain the high momentum in terms of earnings and loading in the month of November 2020 for Indian Railways
In the month of November 2020, Indian Railways loading was 109.68 million tonnes which is 9% higher compare to last year’s loading  for the same period
Despite festival holidays and Cyclone Nivar affecting freight loading, Indian Railways continue to register impressive figures in freight loading in last three months  suggesting steady economic recovery
Freight figures continue to maintain the high momentum in terms of earnings and loading in the month of November 2020 for Indian Railways.
On mission mode, Indian Railways' Freight loading for the month of November 2020 crossed last year’s loading and earnings for the same period.
In the month of November 2020, Indian Railways loading was 109.68 million tonnes which is 9% higher compare to last year’s loading for the same period . In this period Indian Railways earned Rs. 10657.66 Crores from freight loading which is also Rs. 449.79 Cr. higher compare to last year’s earnings for the same period .
In the month of November 2020, Indian Railways loading was 109.68 million tonnes which includes 48.48 million tonnes of coal, 13.77 million tonnes of iron ore, 5.1 million tonnes of foodgrains, 5.41 million tonnes of fertilizers and 6.62 million tonnes of cement .
During this period, average wagon loading per day in November 2020 is 58,726 which is 4.6% higher than October, 2020 .
Despite festival holidays and Cyclone Nivar affecting freight loading, Indian Railways continue to register impressive figures in freight loading in last three months  suggesting steady economic recovery.
It is worth mentioning that a number of concessions/ discounts are also being given in Indian Railways to make Railways Freight movement very attractive.
It may be noted that improvements in freight movements will be institutionalized and incorporated in the upcoming zero based time table.
COVID 19 has been used by Indian Railways an opportunity to improve all round efficiencies and performances.
AYUSH
Kiren Rijiju Releases E-Book on 20 Medicinal Plants for Covid-19 Care
Minister of State for Ayush , Shri Kiren Rijiju, released the e-book on 20 Medicinal Plants for Covid-19 Care today. National Medicinal Plants Board , has prepared an e-book “20 Medicinal Plants for 2021 for Covid-19 care” to highlight important medicinal plants and their therapeutic properties. These medicinal plants are useful in the prevention & management of Covid-19 along with standard of care.
The herbs described in e-book can be used in conditions leading to fever, cough, cold, weakness, pain etc. The botanical names, vernacular names, chemical constituents, therapeutic values, pharmacological principles and important formulations are also recorded in this e-book. This will provide awareness and knowledge to the public on the importance and diversity of medicinal plants that are useful in the prevention & management of Covid-19 along with standard of care.
While releasing the book Shri Kiren Rijiju encouraged National Medicinal Plants Board to promote the cultivation and conservation of medicinal plants throughout the country. Secretary AYUSH Vaidya Shri Rajesh Kotecha appreciated the efforts of NMPB for cultivation, conservation and marketing of medicinal plants throughout the country. Dr. J.L.N. Sastry, CEO, NMPB emphasized to create the awareness among local masses for better understanding about the usage of herbal medicines.
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Ministry of Defence
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM, Assumes Charge as Director General Naval Operations 
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM has assumed charge as Director General Naval Operations today, on 13 Aug 20. He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy Khadakwasla and was commissioned in the Navy on 01 Jul 85.
The Flag Officer is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare and has served on frontline warships of the Navy as Signal Communication Officer and Electronic Warfare Officer, and later as the Executive Officer and Principal Warfare Officer of Guided Missile Destroyer INS Mumbai.
A graduate of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, where he was awarded the Thimmaiya Medal, Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has attended Naval Higher Command Course and Naval Command College at the US Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island in 2007-08, where he won the Prestigious Robert E Bateman International Prize
He has commanded INS Vinash, INS Kirch and INS Trishul and has held various important operational and staff appointments which include Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet at Mumbai, Captain , Cmde , Principal Director Naval Plans, and Assistant Chief of Naval Staff  at Naval Headquarters.
The Flag Officer has commanded the Eastern Fleet from 15 Jan 18 to 30 Mar 19. On promotion to the rank of Vice Admiral in Jun 19, he was appointed as the Commandant of the prestigious Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala, Kerala. The Academy was awarded the President’s Colour in Nov 19 by the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
The Flag Officer is a recipient of Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Nausena Medal for devotion to duty. He is a keen Student of International Relations, Military History, and art & science of Leadership.
VM/ MS
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Sufficient foodgrains stocks available in the Country to meet domestic requirement: Centre
Prices of wheat, atta and rice under control
The retail and wholesale prices of wheat and rice reported a decrease and prices of wheat atta remained stable during last week.
During last two years prices of wheat and rice has gone up more or less corresponding to the MSP increase during the relevant years. During 2021-22 the prices were comparatively on lower side because approximately 80 LMT of food grains were offloaded in the open market through OMSS to contain the prices.
Government of India is regularly monitoring the price scenario of essential commodities including wheat and rice and taking corrective measures, wherein required.
Because of the unprecedented geo-political situation, procurement remained bit on a lower side therefore, Govt of India had not intervened in the market through OMSS so far. However, Govt. of India is well aware of the prices scenario and monitoring it regularly on weekly basis. Govt. has taken proactive steps to avoid any further price rise and export regulations were imposed in case of wheat w.e.f 13.05.2022 and w.e.f 08.05.2022 in case of rice. Thereafter, there was a immediate containment in the prices of wheat and in case of rice.
In order to contain the prices and to avoid any hardships to the vulnerable sections of the society, Govt of India has extended Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana  for another three months  from Oct 2022 to Dec 2022 to ensure that poor and needy of the country do not face any hardship during the forthcoming festival season and to keep them immune from the adverse forces of the market.
Government of India has ensured that sufficient stock of food grains to meet the requirement of National Food Security Act , other welfare schemes and additional requirements of PMGKAY are available in the central pool and prices remains under control.AD/NS
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
TARGET FOR GREENFIELD EXPRESSWAYS
The objective behind construction of roads under Greenfield projects is to optimize the overall cost to the economy, while catering to the traffic needs of the Origin-Destination in the most efficient way, providing most efficient connectivity between key economic centres, avoiding rehabilitation and resettlement on large scale, achieving higher speed and safer roads with dedicated entry/exit points.
Greenfield projects, wherein construction has started or works have been awarded is annexed.
There are total 27 Greenfield corridors having overall length 9860 km planned in the country. Ministry continuously undertakes development and construction of national highways including Greenfield Expressways based on inter-se priority, extensive stakeholder consultations, detailed studies and availability of funds.
Details of the places where roads are being constructed under the Greenfield projects:
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S.
No.
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Corridor Name
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Length 
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States
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Greenfield Expressways
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1
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Delhi - Mumbai EXP
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1,386
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Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Maharashtra
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1.A
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Delhi – Vadodara EXP
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845
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Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat
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1.B
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Vadodara – Mumbai EXP
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450
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Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Maharashtra
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1.C
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Delhi - Faridabad – Sohna EXP
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91
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|
Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh
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|
2
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|
Ahmedabad – Dholera EXP
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|
109
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Gujarat
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3
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|
Bengaluru – Chennai EXP
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262
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|
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
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|
4
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|
Delhi - Amritsar – Katra EXP
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669
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|
Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir
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|
5
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|
Kanpur - Lucknow EXP
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|
63
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Uttar Pradesh
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|
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Total
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2489
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|
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Access-controlled Highways
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6
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|
Ambala – Kotputli
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313
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|
Haryana
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|
7
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Amritsar - Bhatinda - Jamnagar
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917
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|
Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat
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|
7.a
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Amritsar to Bhatinda
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155
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|
Punjab
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|
7.b
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|
Sangariya to Santalpur
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|
762
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|
Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat
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|
8
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|
Raipur - Vishakhapatnam
|
|
465
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|
Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh
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|
9
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|
Hyderabad Vishakhapatnam
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|
222
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|
Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
|
|
10
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|
UER II
|
|
75
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|
Delhi
|
|
11
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|
Chittor Thatchur
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|
116
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Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
|
|
12
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|
Bangalore Ring Road
|
|
280
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|
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
|
|
13
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|
Delhi - Saharanpur - Dehradun
|
|
239
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|
Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
|
|
14
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|
Durg Raipur Arang
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|
92
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|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
15
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|
Surat - Nashik - Ahmednagar - Solapur
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|
719
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|
Gujarat, Maharashtra
|
|
16
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|
Solapur - Kurnool - Chennai
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|
340
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|
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana
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|
17
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|
Indore - Hyderabad
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|
525
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|
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana
|
|
18
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|
Kota Indore 
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|
135
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|
Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
|
|
19
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|
Nagpur - Vijayawada
|
|
401
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|
Telangana
|
|
20
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|
Bengaluru - Kadappa - Vijayawada EXP
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|
342
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|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
21
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|
Varanasi - Ranchi - Kolkata
|
|
612
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|
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal
This information was given by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
185.90 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 10,889
Active cases stand at 0.03%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.76%
946 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,25,04,329
796 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
79.45 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,06,251 tests conducted in the last 24 hours